Patchouli Oil

Before applying patchouli oil on the skin try out a patch test. This test helps to know whether the body is allergic to the oil. Apply a drop of oil mixed with coconut oil on the forearm or thigh and leave it overnight. If there is no redness or itching in the region, then it is safe to use the oil.

Patchouli oil is popular oil in aromatherapy and it can be taken in through steam inhalation or by dispersing it through a diffuser. While adding the oil in the diffuser, make sure to add a small quantity. The room used for aromatherapy should have good ventilation. Too much of the oil’s aroma can lead to headaches and nausea. It is imperative that children should be kept away from the dispersed essential oil. This is also true for certain pets.

Patchouli oil is used in aromatherapy to reduce the levels of stress and anxiety and lower depression. The scent of patchouli is known to boost wellbeing by calming the nerves which mitigates anxiety. Two drops of patchouli oil can be dabbed on a cotton ball from which its scent can be inhaled to relieve stress and anxiety whenever needed.

The medical benefits of patchouli oil were discovered later on, but the first use of patchouli was always for its scent. Its seductive scent has a sedative property. The seductiveness of the scent makes it a good aphrodisiac and boosts the romantic relationship of couples. The sedative property provides quality sleep and eliminates tension and stress. It is used as an air freshener in offices, restaurants and homes.

Patchouli has sedative properties that help people with stress and insomnia (or other sleep disorders) to get quality sleep. It can be used in aromatherapy at bedtime to relax the body and mind, and send signals to the brain to induce sleep. Adding a few drops of the oil in the evening bath water relaxes the body and gives proper sleep at night.